TN SJR0010

A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Dr. Richard E. Berryman of Bolivar.

Passed Senate Page Walley (R)
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Conflict of Interest Analysis Personal Interests
3/10
Risk Level
Medium
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Industry Overlap
0%
Personal Conflicts
1 found

The bill SJR0010 is a resolution to honor the memory of Dr. Richard E. Berryman, which falls under the policy area of Arts, Culture, and Religion. While the bill itself does not propose any direct financial implications or regulatory changes, the sponsor, Page Walley, has personal financial interests that could be seen as indirectly related to the bill's subject matter. As a self-employed psychologist and an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Walley's professional background in education and mental health could influence his perspective on the importance of honoring individuals in the field of mental health and education, like Dr. Berryman. However, this connection is tenuous and does not suggest a direct financial gain from the resolution itself.

The primary conflict detected is Walley's employment with the University of Alabama-Birmingham, which may have a vested interest in promoting figures in the educational and psychological fields. However, since the resolution does not allocate funding or create a financial benefit for the sponsor or the university, the risk of a conflict of interest remains low. Thus, while there is some alignment between the sponsor's interests and the bill's impact on the educational sector, it is not substantial enough to suggest a significant personal financial gain.

Sponsor's Personal Financial Interests

Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.

Type Description Industry Source
Occupation Psychologist AI-researched
Employer Self-employed as a psychologist AI-researched
Board Member Former Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Children's Services TN Legislature bio
Employer UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM Education TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer 3LS VENTURES TN Ethics Commission
Spouse Employer SOCIAL SECURITY TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner UAB ADJUNCT PROFESSOR from Jan 2012 to current TN Ethics Commission
Business Owner I AM NEXT BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR from Apr 2021 to current TN Ethics Commission
Asset Leadership PAC: PBW-PAC TN Ethics Commission

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.